"I have my little newborn baby," said resident Ashlye Vulgamore. "They're very aggressive, very dangerous and I do not want to get up close and personal with one."

We talked with officials with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, who say it's legal hunt and kill feral hogs, but there are specific restrictions. You must have a valid hunting license and you must follow local ordinances when it comes to firearms.

They also tell us that any wild animal has the potential of being dangerous, but feral hogs typically prefer to run and escape danger. If one is cornered, their razor sharp tusks and speed could cause serious injury. In general, diseases from wild hogs do not pose a significant threat to humans.

The estimated population of feral hogs in Texas is in excess of 1. 5 million.